News Director

Forum Communications CompanyRapid City, SD
Onsite

About The Position

KNBN Newscenter1, the NBC station in Rapid City, SD, is seeking a News Director to supervise and coordinate the activities of the television news gathering staff. This award-winning station, part of the family-owned Forum Communications Company, produces over 16 hours of local news, weather, and sports content weekly. Located in the scenic Black Hills, Rapid City offers a vibrant community with abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. The News Director will be instrumental in building and leading a high-performing newsroom team, fostering a culture of excellence, and guiding the editorial strategy to deliver impactful local news.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communications or related field.
  • Three to five years' experience in a broadcast setting.
  • Must be computer proficient and have excellent organizational skills.
  • Must have the ability to lead and motivate staff to achieve objectives.
  • Able to make decisions and work closely with others under deadline pressure.
  • Must have thorough knowledge of broadcast newsroom operations, budgets and journalistic standards.
  • Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to problem solve, make immediate decisions and provide leadership skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A strong journalist and newsroom leader who enjoys both strategy and execution.
  • Passionate about local news and community storytelling.

Responsibilities

  • Build, mentor, and motivate a high-performing newsroom team.
  • Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, accountability, and journalistic excellence.
  • Guide editorial strategy and help shape the stories that matter most to our audience.
  • Manage daily news coverage and newsroom assignments.
  • Help drive breaking news and special coverage efforts.
  • Originate or approve ideas for news features.
  • Assist with writing, editing, and content development.
  • Read and edit news copy to ensure that slanderous, libelous, and profane statements are avoided or deleted.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
  • Monitor broadcasts and digital content to maintain NewsCenter1's high standards.
  • Monitor operations budget, crew scheduling and workflow.
  • Supervise personnel including, work allocation, training and problem resolution.
  • Evaluate performance and motivate staff to achieve peak performance.
  • Confer with department heads to coordinate production activities.
  • Maintain contact with outside news agencies, police and fire departments, and other news sources to obtain information regarding developing news items.
  • Coordinate with broadcast partners in Fargo and Sioux Falls.
  • Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision packages
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
  • Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
  • Retirement benefits with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours
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